Stage 2 – Setup the vCenter Server Appliance with Embedded PSC

After completing stage 1, you will be taken to stage 2 and the introduction page.

Click Next

Either select Synhronize time with NTP servers or Synchronize time with ESXi host (depending on your preference). Enter NTP servers (if required) and select Enabled from the SSH access dropdown.

Click Next

As this is the first VCSA with Embedded PSC, select the Create a new SSO domain radio button

Enter the name for the Single Sing-On domain name: vsphere.local
The Single Sign-On user name is administrator and cannot be changed
Enter the Single Sign-On password and confirm the password
Enter the Single Sign-On Site name: default-site

Click Next

Select the checkbox if you would like to join the VMware Customer Experience Improvement Program

Click Next

Review the summary on the Ready to complete Install – Stage 2 page, verify the settings and then click Finish

After completing stage 1, you will be taken to stage 2 and the introduction page.

Click Next

Either select Synhronize time with NTP servers or Synchronize time with ESXi host (depending on your preference). Enter NTP servers (if required) and select Enabled from the SSH access dropdown.

Click Next

Select the Join an existing SSO domain radio button to join the existing SSO domain of the first deployed Embedded PSC VCSA appliance

Enter the FQDN of the first VCSA with Embedded PSC: vmatestlab01.testlab.com
Enter the HTTPS port: 443
Enter the Single Sign-On name: vsphere.local
The Single Sign-On user name is administrator and cannot be changed
Enter the Single Sign-On password

You will notice there is no longer an option to enter the SSO site name. For greenfield deployments, SSO sites are no longer available for new deployments.

Select the checkbox if you would like to join the VMware Customer Experience Improvement Program

Click Next

Review the summary on the Ready to complete Install – Stage 2 page, verify the settings and then click Finish